The City Council conducted an executive session regarding legal and employment matters and held a public hearing on the Capital Improvements Plan and Impact Fee Program. Key actions included approving zoning amendments for properties on Crawford Road and Palmetto Parkway, authorizing a real estate sale to Novant Health, and adopting new impact fees for fire, police, water, and wastewater services. Additionally, the Council approved a resolution for a textile mill site designation, the closure of a portion of Aspendale Road, a construction contract for the White Street Parking Deck, a partnership extension with the Independence Soccer Club, a sponsorship proposal for the Trail at Riverwalk, and an updated employment agreement for the Municipal Judge.
Enterprise
Get verified public-sector contacts at scale
Find verified emails, direct dials, role context, job-change updates, and organization signals across every public-sector account you sell to.
The Traffic Commission approved the Public Transit Agency Safety Plan. The commission evaluated traffic and pedestrian safety concerns on Pendleton Street and Annafrel Street, recommending new traffic studies and targeted enforcement for both areas. For Heckle Boulevard, the commission recommended the temporary installation of 'No Parking' signage and variable message boards to manage parking during Halloween events. Additionally, a status report was provided regarding the installation of speed limit signs in the Miller Pond neighborhood.
Sep 14, 2026·Board meeting
City Council Regular Session
The City Council held a regular meeting covering several infrastructure and community matters. Key actions included the adoption of ordinances regarding property disposition and zoning changes for specific locations, as well as an amendment to neighborhood meeting requirements and waste-related use policies. The Council approved rezoning for a property on Crawford Road and supported a resolution for the Catawba-Wateree River Basin Integrated Water Resources Plan. A proposal to extend a partnership agreement with the Independence Soccer Club was deferred. Additionally, the Council approved a speed limit reduction in Country Club Estates and a strategic investment to support workforce training programs at Winthrop University and York Technical College. The meeting also featured announcements of utility credit winners and appointments to the A-Tax/Tourism Commission.
Aug 19, 2026·Board meeting
Traffic Commission Minutes
The commission reviewed multiple traffic-related agenda items. Key discussions included a comprehensive evaluation of traffic calming measures, speed limit reductions, and all-way stop implementation for the Seventeen Acres neighborhood, as well as traffic control strategies for Crooked Stick Drive and Cherry Hills Place. The commission also addressed traffic congestion concerns at the Miller Pond Road, Perthwood Street, and Bates Street intersection, exploring potential signal timing studies and lane modifications. Finally, the commission approved accessibility improvements for ADA parking at 830 South Spruce Street and decided against pursuing permanent radar signs as a standard traffic calming device due to concerns regarding long-term effectiveness.
